the description above states 1986. I checked online, it states: AMC Theatres acquired the Budco Quality Theaters chain in mid-1986. 📅 Acquisition Timeline • Transaction: Completed in mid-1986 by American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC). • Seller: Sold by founder Claude “Buddy” Schlanger. • Scope: Included prominent Philadelphia-area locations like the Orleans 8 and Andorra 6.
Having spent so much of my younger days here as well as other Budco owned venues, recalling how it was twinned from the single, made into a fourplex and even recalling when the Pathmark near by was purchased to make it into another 4 screens, I’d be curious which information is actually correct as I don’t recall myself.
Looks as though the Roxy Lofts aren’t happening, at least for now. There was signage up in the space for Ayat. This will be a Philadelphia location , they are based in New York City.
From the website….
Ayat is a Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant nestled in the heart of the East Village, where downtown energy flows as freely as our mint tea. Amid the neighborhood’s eclectic charm and artistic heritage, our cozy bistro on Avenue C/Loisaida brings traditional Palestinian cuisine with true Manhattan soul.
All Halal, all delicious – dine in our welcoming space, order online for takeout and delivery, or let us cater your next event with bold Middle Eastern flavors. Run by a husband and wife duo, we serve everything from Mansaf or Maklouba feasts to Shawarma on the go…and every plate we serve tells our story. Good food, real talk, no filter.
As soon as I see anything about an opening, will place here so the function can be listed as resturant.
Announcement today on Larry Karaszewski’s social media that Guillermo del Toro is moderating our “Ed Wood” Q&A for the American Cinematheque’s festival of Mel Brooks’ favorite films at the Egyptian Theater Sun Oct 25th 2pm.
Per their site, the “re-opening” attractions are going to be
Digger, Verity, PrimeTime, Heart of the Beast, The History of Concrete, Sense & Sensability.
There’s no website for the Ritz Condos, but the address (according to a search) shows that the address for these condos to be 921 Van Buren Ave, Oxford MS 38655. Therefore it’s plausable that the theatres address was the same.
if you’re asking for corrections, why not credit those providing that information to verify that your corrections are indeed accurate as to the other information.
a poster in 2012 states the closing was in February of 1990, the above poster says Jan 18, 1990. Which was it - where is either documentation to prove which is correct?
One thing for certain is that the Concert Theatre has a new website….
based upon the above post and a map search , this is now home to the Milton Bible Church. Perhaps in the 1990’s, the history isn’t exactly clear as to the exact date.
Function now should be listed as a Church and website is
https://www.miltonbiblechurch.ca/
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
In the photos section is an advertisement for something called “RotoScope”, something like a bit of a Cinerama. This was
projection system capable of taking and projecting a widescreen image with a 180-degree field of view, from a single strip of 35mm film, developed by Rowe E. Carney, Jr. and Tom F. Smith from Rolla, MO, United States.
FilmAtlas provides a history of this RotoScope as well as re-created footage
https://www.filmatlas.com/entry/146
Though Carney was impressed by the Cinerama film technology – which used three strips of film projected in synchronization to create an extra-wide image on a curved screen – he realized that the process was expensive and inefficient. He became convinced that he could create a similar film experience that was cheaper to produce and avoided the need for multiple projectors, and eliminated (or, at least, greatly reduced) any gaps between the composite sections. Returning to Rolla, Carney brought on Smith to help him run tests and experiments. The two worked together to create a system of lenses, mirrors and other equipment that could capture a 180-degree view and then project it seamlessly from one reel of 35mm film onto a specially designed curved screen.
My research doesn’t show that this was shown anyplace than at the Rolla-Mo. Something that should be added to sparse introduction.
the description above states 1986. I checked online, it states: AMC Theatres acquired the Budco Quality Theaters chain in mid-1986. 📅 Acquisition Timeline • Transaction: Completed in mid-1986 by American Multi-Cinema, Inc. (AMC). • Seller: Sold by founder Claude “Buddy” Schlanger. • Scope: Included prominent Philadelphia-area locations like the Orleans 8 and Andorra 6.
Having spent so much of my younger days here as well as other Budco owned venues, recalling how it was twinned from the single, made into a fourplex and even recalling when the Pathmark near by was purchased to make it into another 4 screens, I’d be curious which information is actually correct as I don’t recall myself.
Looks as though the Roxy Lofts aren’t happening, at least for now. There was signage up in the space for Ayat. This will be a Philadelphia location , they are based in New York City. From the website….
Ayat is a Michelin Guide-featured Palestinian restaurant nestled in the heart of the East Village, where downtown energy flows as freely as our mint tea. Amid the neighborhood’s eclectic charm and artistic heritage, our cozy bistro on Avenue C/Loisaida brings traditional Palestinian cuisine with true Manhattan soul.
All Halal, all delicious – dine in our welcoming space, order online for takeout and delivery, or let us cater your next event with bold Middle Eastern flavors. Run by a husband and wife duo, we serve everything from Mansaf or Maklouba feasts to Shawarma on the go…and every plate we serve tells our story. Good food, real talk, no filter.
As soon as I see anything about an opening, will place here so the function can be listed as resturant.
The Crazy Horse is still operating as a full adult venue..
Announcement today on Larry Karaszewski’s social media that Guillermo del Toro is moderating our “Ed Wood” Q&A for the American Cinematheque’s festival of Mel Brooks’ favorite films at the Egyptian Theater Sun Oct 25th 2pm.
https://www.americancinematheque.com/now-showing/ed-wood-10-25-2026/
WBTV story about the sudden closing
https://www.wbtv.com/2026/09/29/my-heart-feels-empty-regulars-stunned-by-abrupt-closure-beloved-concord-cinema/
Per their site, the “re-opening” attractions are going to be Digger, Verity, PrimeTime, Heart of the Beast, The History of Concrete, Sense & Sensability.
Will be a reserved seating venue.
Direct Weblink can be found here
https://www.regencymovies.com/movie-theatres/california/claremont/directors-cut-claremont
Someone called John Colfield posted on his FB page that the Ritz opened up Oct 27, 1936.
https://www.facebook.com/JohnCofieldOxford/posts/oxford-mississippi-the-ritz-on-van-buren-opened-on-oct-27-1936-oxford-eagle-ad/807364958986283/
It was located on VanBuren Avenue.
There’s no website for the Ritz Condos, but the address (according to a search) shows that the address for these condos to be 921 Van Buren Ave, Oxford MS 38655. Therefore it’s plausable that the theatres address was the same.
opened around 1940 or October 3, 1941?
The only opening ad posted is the reopening in 1968.
where’s all this information coming from?
if you’re asking for corrections, why not credit those providing that information to verify that your corrections are indeed accurate as to the other information.
a poster in 2012 states the closing was in February of 1990, the above poster says Jan 18, 1990. Which was it - where is either documentation to prove which is correct?
One thing for certain is that the Concert Theatre has a new website….
https://www.guelphconcerttheatre.com/
Telephone number is still the same though.
based upon the above post and a map search , this is now home to the Milton Bible Church. Perhaps in the 1990’s, the history isn’t exactly clear as to the exact date.
Function now should be listed as a Church and website is https://www.miltonbiblechurch.ca/
Documentary about the Baldwin Hills dam burst and subsquent flood
https://youtu.be/Kbg4YelaBEA?si=REAHD7-BDLhuwTpo
perhaps citing the 1985 Canadian Film Digest in the original claim would have helped with any questions.
great. what paper is it from?
and what is that source???
The site Indianapolis then and now has a different view of the address….
that says the address is 2143 N Talbott.
https://historicindianapolis.com/indianapolis-then-and-now-talbott-theatre-2143-n-talbott-street/
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
On May 23, 1983, there was no major public corporate corporate sale or merger transaction recorded for the Midwestern movie theater chain Kerasotes Theatres (often searched as Kerosotes). However, this date is highly significant in film exhibition history and closely overlaps with major real estate moves involving the company during that period
and that information is where exactly? I’m interested in the process and history and would like to know more about it.
you’re quite welcome Lionel, it was a pleasure to be able to add something of true historical significance with documentation.
Online searches just say mid 2002 was the name change and integration of the flea market/swap shop.
Please provide where it’s shown that was mid-July of 2002.
In the photos section is an advertisement for something called “RotoScope”, something like a bit of a Cinerama. This was projection system capable of taking and projecting a widescreen image with a 180-degree field of view, from a single strip of 35mm film, developed by Rowe E. Carney, Jr. and Tom F. Smith from Rolla, MO, United States.
FilmAtlas provides a history of this RotoScope as well as re-created footage
https://www.filmatlas.com/entry/146
Though Carney was impressed by the Cinerama film technology – which used three strips of film projected in synchronization to create an extra-wide image on a curved screen – he realized that the process was expensive and inefficient. He became convinced that he could create a similar film experience that was cheaper to produce and avoided the need for multiple projectors, and eliminated (or, at least, greatly reduced) any gaps between the composite sections. Returning to Rolla, Carney brought on Smith to help him run tests and experiments. The two worked together to create a system of lenses, mirrors and other equipment that could capture a 180-degree view and then project it seamlessly from one reel of 35mm film onto a specially designed curved screen.
My research doesn’t show that this was shown anyplace than at the Rolla-Mo. Something that should be added to sparse introduction.
According to the theatre’s website, they still show movies. So technically it is still a movie theatre.
https://theempiretheatre.com/movies/
November 18th as a live venue, they are hosting an “Liberace & Liza - a tribute”
https://theempiretheatre.com/live/liberace-liza-a-tribute/
Main website to link above. https://theempiretheatre.com/
where is the proof that is the case?
According to this history of Cobourg theatres, this was owned by Premier Operating Corportation, not Premiere theatres
https://cdhs.ca/the-history-of-movie-theatres-in-cobourg/
Should the above have documentation on the above claim, please provide.